8.5 SUB-LEASING:

 (a) Except as otherwise set forth in this Clause 8.5, Lessee will
 not, without the prior written consent of Lessor, sublease or
 otherwise part with possession of the Aircraft, the Engines or
 any Part except that Lessee may part with possession (i) with
 respect to the Aircraft, the Engines or any Part to the
 relevant manufacturers for testing or similar purposes or to
 an Agreed Maintenance Performer for testing, service, repair,
 maintenance or overhaul work, or alterations, modifications or
 additions to the extent required or permitted by this
 Agreement; and (ii) with respect to an Engine or Part, as
 expressly permitted by this Agreement;

 (b) Notwithstanding Clause 8.5(a), Lessee shall be permitted to
 wet lease the Aircraft for a term (including renewals) not to
 exceed six months, provided the Aircraft (i) shall be operated
 solely by regular employees of Lessee (or by personnel
 contracted by Lessee in the same manner as with respect to its
 other flight operations) possessing all current certificates
 and licenses that are required by applicable Regulations,
 including by the Country of Registration, and shall remain in
 the operational control and possession of Lessee, (ii) shall
 be subject to insurance coverage as provided for in this
 Agreement, (iii) shall be used and operated in

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 accordance with this Agreement and shall be maintained or
 caused to be maintained by Lessee in accordance with the
 Approved Maintenance Program and Lessee's normal maintenance
 practices and (iv) shall not be subject to any change in its
 Habitual Base or Country of Registration.

 8.6 INSPECTION: